MP 7,1 What cable do I need?

[Dwhite78]

What cable do I need to connect my new Mac Pro to this monitor? (I ordered with the 5700x if that matters

Dell U-Series 38" 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide Screen LED-Lit Monitor (U3818DW), Black

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Sorry for the stupid question.

 

[DPUser]

That would depend on how far away the monitor is from the computer.

Sorry for the stupid answer. Could not resist.

 

[TrevorR90]

Don’t think it’s a stupid question. If the 5700x is like my pro Vega I, then it should support hdmi to hdmi. However, I would suggest a USBC to DP cable for best comparability. Something like this:

USB C to DisplayPort Cable 4K@60Hz, CHOETECH Thunderbolt 3 Type C to DP Cable USB 3.1Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, MacBook Air iMac, Dell XPS 15/13, Samsung Galaxy S10/S9/S8-6ft

USB C to DisplayPort Cable 4K@60Hz, CHOETECH Thunderbolt 3 Type C to DP Cable USB 3.1Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, MacBook Air iMac, Dell XPS 15/13, Samsung Galaxy S10/S9/S8-6ft

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[Dwhite78]

That would depend on how far away the monitor is from the computer.

Sorry for the stupid answer. Could not resist.

Lol.
It’s only 4 feet away.

Apple support said to buy this.

which seems odd to buy a charging cable to connect a monitor?

USB C Charge Cable 1 m - Apple

Apple Store Search Results

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[flowrider]

^^^^Apple support is correct. Both your 5700X and the monitor have USB-C ports.

Less expensive on Amazon:

Amazon.com: Usb-c To Usb-c

Amazon.com: usb-c to usb-c

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Lou

 

[Dwhite78]

^^^^Apple support is correct. Both your 5700X and the monitor have USB-C ports.

Less expensive on Amazon:

Amazon.com: Usb-c To Usb-c

Amazon.com: usb-c to usb-c

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Lou

I didn’t think usb c=thunderbolt just because they use the usb c connector.
Wouldn’t I need something like this?

Belkin USB C Cable - Thunderbolt 3, 6.5 Feet/2 Meters, USB C to USB C Cable Type, Fast Charging Up To 100 Watts, Fast Transfer up to 40 Gbps, Supports 5K Ultra HD Displays - Black

Thunderbolt, famed for superfast speeds, high definition capability, and huge power output, has had an upgrade. Transferring data between Thunderbolt 3 devices at up to a staggering 40Gbps, this cable is ideal for large volume data and Ultra HD displays. It also supports power delivery up to 100 ...

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[TrevorR90]

Actually I retract my previous post. I completely missed that the monitor you posted has a USBc port that can transmit audio and video.

You CAN use the cheaper cable. I’ve connected my MacBook to a USBC monitor using the exact cable that flowrider posted.

In this Apple link it says to use thunderbolt usb-c or a standard usb-c to connect video. Thunderbolt here is irrelevant because video in this case isn’t limited by the wires data transfer speeds.

About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable - Apple Support

Connect a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port to a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port.

support.apple.com

 

[Dwhite78]

Awesome. Thanks all!

 

[flowrider]

I didn’t think usb c=thunderbolt just because they use the usb c connector.
Wouldn’t I need something like this?

No the less expensive cable would work just fine.

Lou

 

[Crwoo]

The monitor does have USB-C but one of the reviewers says they had a problem with choppy refresh rate with USB-C, and was solved using hdmi... so its not an easy answer

 

[flowrider]

^^^^Was the reviewer on a Mac? What GPU was the reviewer using? HDMI is old school in the computer sector. HDMI is now used mainly in the TV arena. Current computer technology leans in favor of USB-C and Display Port.

USB-C should not be a problem with the monitor you mention on the NcMP with the 5700X GPU.

Lou

 

[Crwoo]

^^^^Was the reviewer on a Mac? What GPU was the reviewer using? HDMI is old school in the computer sector. HDMI is now used mainly in the TV arena. Current computer technology leans in favor of USB-C and Display Port.

USB-C should not be a problem with the monitor you mention on the NcMP with the 5700X GPU.

Lou

That is true, but reading this question, this specific monitor seems to have a problem or bug when using USB-C.

Amazon.com: Customer Questions & Answers

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take it for what it’s worth. Some people seem to have luck with it.

 

[flowrider]

^^^^None of those reviewers are using the monitor with a Mac Pro. All seem to be MBP. That monitor takes a powerful GPU which the 5700X is. Also, you don't need a cable. The correct cable comes with the display.

Try the monitor with the cable it comes with and report back.

Lou